A former bookkeeper for a non-profit organization has been charged after police determined more than $1.7 million had been stolen and used to buy such things as gold, cryptocurrency and a new vehicle.
The non-profit group Alacrity Canada told police on Dec. 6 that a scheduled audit had revealed its bookkeeper had been wiring money from the organization to her personal accounts since earlier in the year. “When this was brought to our attention, we took immediate action and reported the activity to the Victoria Police Department, and the incident remains under investigation,” the organization said.The organization said it remains “in strong financial health” and none of its programs or initiatives will be or have been affected by what has happened.
“I’m proud of the officers involved for their prompt investigative work and co-ordination with other agencies to make this arrest and recover funds,” said Victoria Police Chief Del Manak.